Fears Forestry SA's job cuts may impact firefighting efforts

There are concerns the loss of Forestry SA jobs could place extra pressure on firefighting resources.

It has been confirmed up to 60 workers in the south-east and the Mount Lofty Ranges will be offered voluntary separation packages.

The Country Fire Service (CFS) Volunteers Association says a number of Forestry SA employees are also trained firefighters.

Association president Roger Flavell says members are concerned it could add to the workload of local CFS crews, especially if there is a plantation fire.

"We've raised it with the Government numerous times in the last few months that there was concern from our members in the south-east re the rumoured downsizing of the people working in the forests and therefore the effect that would have on firefighting operations in the south-east," he said.

"These firefighters over the years have certainly been of big benefit and it would be our opinion that forestry operators need to supply some sort of equipment and people to fight fires on their properties."